My Mommer’s Clam Fettuccine
Doug Roese / Lakewinds Natural Foods
yield: 4 servings
Our traditional Italian Christmas dinner... for you!!
Ingredients
1 lb. fettuccine, cooked to perfection
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup minced green onion
4 teaspoons minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup drained minced clams
(about 1 1/2 10oz cans)
3/4 cup clam juice (from cans)
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
1. Prepare fettuccine according to package directions. Rinse and reserve.
2. In butter and olive oil, sauté the garlic, green onions, basil, parsley, salt and pepper till wilted and fragrant.
3. Add the clams and sauté for 3 minutes, then add the clam juice and simmer for 3 minutes.
4. Add pasta and heat through, then toss with cheese and serve.